Safest Cities in New York

Top 60 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - New York

1 Rye 12/100K
2 Rensselaer 54/100K
3 Norwich 76/100K
4 Oneonta 80/100K
5 Amsterdam 109/100K
6 Beacon 111/100K
7 White Plains 111/100K
8 Glen Cove 112/100K
9 Port Washington 126/100K
10 Plattsburgh 131/100K
11 Johnstown 136/100K
12 Tonawanda Town 151/100K
13 North Tonawanda 157/100K
14 Corning 160/100K
15 New Rochelle 160/100K
16 Glens Falls 173/100K
17 Saratoga Springs 186/100K
18 Cohoes 186/100K
19 Tonawanda 189/100K
20 Ithaca 205/100K
21 Peekskill 228/100K
22 Fulton 232/100K
23 Canandaigua 249/100K
24 Rome 257/100K
25 Hornell 273/100K
26 Dunkirk 283/100K
27 Cortland 285/100K
28 Gloversville 298/100K
29 Geneva 301/100K
30 Hudson 348/100K
31 Kingston 350/100K
32 Auburn 350/100K
33 Middletown 352/100K
34 Mechanicville 355/100K
35 Watervliet 356/100K
36 Yonkers 377/100K
37 Salamanca 384/100K
38 Lackawanna 395/100K
39 Olean 398/100K
40 Oswego 405/100K
41 Oneida 419/100K
42 Batavia 422/100K
43 Port Jervis 447/100K
44 Troy 471/100K
45 Niagara Falls 522/100K
46 Utica 537/100K
47 Mount Vernon 544/100K
48 Binghamton 571/100K
49 Ogdensburg 603/100K
50 Watertown 628/100K
51 Elmira 658/100K
52 Jamestown 660/100K
53 Rochester 690/100K
54 New York 694/100K
55 Poughkeepsie 710/100K
56 Syracuse 765/100K
57 Buffalo 770/100K
58 Schenectady 780/100K
59 Albany 919/100K
60 Newburgh 984/100K

The safest cities in New York have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Rye leads with just 12.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Rye has just 12.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents - well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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